Jane Askey

MADISON- Jane Shirley Askey, age 89, of Madison, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 29, 2010, at Oakwood Village East. She was born February 7, 1921, in Madison, to Olin and Adeline (Zimmerman) Ophime. Jane attended Madison East High School. Shortly after High School, she met the love of her life, Edward Askey. The two married shortly thereafter on October 4, 1941. Jane was a beloved wife, mother and friend to many. She was a homemaker who devoted many years of her life caring for her son Ronald, who had Muscular Dystrophy. Jane enjoyed spending time at her and Edwards cottage on Lake Wisconsin, taking walks, playing Yahtzee, sharing memories, and laughter with family and friends. She was a wonderful story teller, who also enjoyed reading and doing word puzzles. Jane is survived by her two children, Terry (Gail) Askey and Darleen (Dennis) Michaelis; eight grandchildren, Tim (Rena) Askey, Ed Askey, Lori (Clifford) Zander, Melissa (James) Porter, Lynda (Dan) Ferguson, Matthew, Eric and Sarah Michaelis; and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years Edward; two sons, Thomas and Ronald; her parents, Olin and Adeline; her three brothers, Leroy, Edward and Russell Ophime; and two sisters, Dorothy Ricky and Adeline Shapiro. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Janes family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the staff at Oakwood Village East Knoll and Meadows, who cared for Jane during her six year stay. Thank you to the Hospice staff members, Jane, Kirsten, Kitty, Angie, Amber and Marty for your assistance over the last three years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711 or to the Oakwood Foundation, 6201 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705 Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711 or to the Oakwood Foundation, 6201 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705 Cemetery: Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.